Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio

2. An optical fiber cable with connectors installed on both ends. See Cable Assembly.
Ladder Rack
A device similar to a cable tray but more closely resembles a single section of a ladder. It is
constructed of metal with two sides affixed to horizontal cross members.
Link
A transmission path between two points, not including terminal equipment, work area cables, patch
cables, and equipment cables. Can be up to 90 m (295 ft) in length for horizontal cabling.
Local Area Network
The standard industry term for a network installation that serves a relatively small area (e.g., structured
cabling installation serving a building).
Loss
Attenuation of a signal, usually measured in dB.
Main Cross-connect
The cross-connect normally located in the (main) equipment room for cross-connection and
interconnection of entrance cables, first-level backbone cables, and equipment cables.
Membrane Penetration
An opening through only one surface or side of a barrier.
Multimode Optical Fiber
An optical wave guide that allows many bound modes to propagate.
Mushroom
See Spool.
Network
A series of controllers, all connected via a telecommunications cable.
Optical Fiber
A transmission media using a thin filament of glass or plastic to transmit pulse light signals. Its
bandwidth is higher than copper and not subject to electromagnetic interference. The optical fiber
consists of a central core (glass or plastic) and an outer cladding.
Optical Fiber Cable
Cable made up of one or more strands of glass consisting of a central core and outer cladding (optical
fibers), strength members, and an outer jacket.
Outlet Box (Telecommunications)
A metallic or non-metallic box mounted within a floor, wall, or ceiling and used to hold
telecommunications outlets/connectors or transition devices.
Outlet/Connector (Telecommunications)
A connecting device in the work area on which horizontal cable or outlet cable terminates.
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